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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. By making Auto Start-Stop available on more vehicles, we are working to be part of the solution to environmental sustainability with effective, fuel-saving technologies. liter EcoBoost. Earlier post.).

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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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The Mercedes-Benz battery-electric eActros has now been approved as a truck-and-trailer combination with a total weight of 40 tons. The vehicle is already available to order for customers in this configuration. The energy gained when braking is fed back into the batteries of the eActros, and is then once more available for driving.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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In addition, each has designs for the power to energy ratio needed. The bus will be available to private and public transportation leaders in California and other states to test next-generation powertrain technology and improved accessibility developments. XALT offers NMC/G chemistries to cover a wide range of applications.

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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. XPeng P7 smart EV sedan. and XPILOT 3.0 autonomous driving assistance systems for the Smart and Premium versions respectively.

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AR?V eBikes from GM are available for preorder; two models on BikeExchange.com

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V eBikes are launching first in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, due to the popularity of lithium-ion battery-powered eBikes in those markets. Preorders are now available via [link]. V was selected as part of a global crowdsourcing campaign announced in November 2018. In Belgium and the Netherlands, the AR?V

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Berlin receives 90 electric Solaris buses; BVG Solaris electric fleet totals 123

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This was one of the biggest contracts for battery-powered buses in Europe and the largest one for the manufacturer in Germany so far. The electric Solaris-buses are equipped with, among other things, air conditioning with CO 2 heat pump, CCTV cameras and USB ports available to passengers.

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Progress Rail develops battery-powered switcher locomotive EMD Joule; pilot phase this year

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Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale—one of the largest mining companies in the world. The new EMD Joule switcher includes battery capacity being delivered to Vale of 1.9